Monday, March 02, 2009

Mexican-Lined Gopher Snakes

Mexican-Lined Pines have been a long sought after species for Pituophis fans for many years. I was able to obtain some of the first ones made available. This species is very impressive in size, the original breeders are around 8 ft. in length, and their lemon yellow background colors make them a sight to behold. This species lives in the highlands of southern Mexico where yearly temperatures are mild to cool. The original breeders are now in a zoo and are not being bred, therefore offspring of this species will be somewhat limited. Unlike some of the other montane Mexican Pituophis, hatchling lineaticollis are very hardy and do well with multiple feedings each week.




Hatchlings start out looking rather drab but will turn into spectacular adults and as mentioned before, hatchlings are very hardy.

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